September Events in Birmingham Michigan for Families 2026

September is a transition month in Birmingham, when summer programming winds down and fall events begin to take over. For families with young children, several events remain on the calendar this month, and the biggest of them is still ahead.

Outdoor Movie Night at Booth Park

The Outdoor Movie Night screening at Booth Park took place on Friday, September 4, which wrapped up the summer outdoor movie series for the 2026 season. Families who missed it can watch the city's events calendar for next summer's lineup. The rest of the month's programming is still ahead.

Birmingham Farmers Market Harvest Festival

On Sunday, September 20, the Birmingham Farmers Market hosts its annual Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Public Parking Lot #6 at 660 North Old Woodward Avenue. The festival features a petting zoo with barn animals, food trucks, live music, and kids' activities including crafts at the market's Kids Zone. The regular market vendors will be there as well, with more than 50 local vendors selling Michigan-grown produce, meat, dairy, flowers, and artisan goods. This is one of the market's biggest days of the season.

Preview of October: BirminghamBURGER

Looking ahead, BirminghamBURGER runs throughout October, with downtown restaurants offering creative burger specials. The public votes on their favorites, and the event is a popular draw for families who want a casual reason to walk downtown. The farmers market continues every Sunday through October 25.

For families considering Birmingham as a place to live, September is a good month to experience the city's downtown in action. The events are walkable, low-cost, and designed for people of all ages. Checking the Birmingham Shopping District's events page at downtownbirmingham.com is the best way to stay updated on any last-minute additions or weather-related changes.

Sources: Birmingham Shopping District official website (downtownbirmingham.com). Information verified September 2026.